Directors, Religious Activities and Education Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $47,500 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $36,860
90th percentile $77,600
Employed locally 1,230
National median $54,840

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,860
    25th
    $39,860
    50th (median)
    $47,500
    75th
    $59,780
    90th
    $77,600

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary vs area income 50% Median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Directors, Religious Activities and Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $96,210
    District of Columbia $82,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $82,220
    North Carolina $81,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $81,880
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,250

    Nearby metros — Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Carolina $81,900
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $81,250
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $80,460
    Colorado $78,280
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $74,770
    California $74,010

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,350
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,130
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,490
    Clergy $76,760
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Directors, Religious Activities and Education make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Portland, OR-WA is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.81 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Directors, Religious Activities and Education salaries?

    The median Directors, Religious Activities and Education salary in Portland, OR-WA is 13.4% below the national median of $54,840. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Directors, Religious Activities and Education in Portland?

    Entry-level Directors, Religious Activities and Education (10th percentile) earn around $36,860 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,860.